# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Mixture
01 - 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 3 cups mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Green food coloring, as needed
→ Decorations
06 - 1/3 cup mini M&Ms or colored sprinkles
07 - 12 small star-shaped candies or yellow M&Ms
→ Optional
08 - 12 pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)
09 - Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper for shaping
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
02 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and several drops of green food coloring until the mixture achieves the desired hue.
03 - Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, mixing thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Allow the mixture to cool for 1 to 2 minutes to ensure it is warm but pliable for handling.
05 - Lightly grease your hands with nonstick spray or butter. Shape the mixture into twelve cone-shaped Christmas trees.
06 - If using pretzel sticks, gently insert one into the base of each tree to serve as a trunk.
07 - Adorn the trees with mini M&Ms or colored sprinkles as ornaments, and press a small star-shaped candy or yellow M&M atop each tree.
08 - Place the finished treats on parchment paper and let them set at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes until firm.
